Tuesday, 25 July 2006

The Manual of Love; is four interconnected stories about the worldís most explored subject - love. Funny, moving and romantic, this film explores the mysterious recesses of the human heart where misbegotten love affairs, family tragedies, eternal romances and ephemeral relationships leave their indelible marks. (M) 116mins plus

How much do you Love Me; Balding office worker Francois (Bernard Campan) reveals to prostitute Daniela (a beguiling Monica Bellucci) he has just won lotto and will give her 100 000 euros a month to live with him until the money runs out. She happily accepts. It almost seems as if nothing could go wrong, at least until Danielaís gangster boyfriend Charlie (Gérard Depardieu) turns up. (MA15+) 95mins